Wegovy (semaglutide (weight management)) — How to Pay Less
Weight Management (GLP-1) · Last verified 2026-03-22
Current Pricing
Retail Price
$1,349
per month (estimated)
Copay Card Price
$0-$25
per month with commercial insurance
Patient Assistance (PAP)
FREE
if income-eligible
Savings Options by Insurance
🏢Commercial Insurance
- Wegovy Savings Card: Pay as little as $0-$25/mo. (Max annual benefit: $100/month savings)
Many commercial plans do not cover weight management drugs at all. Check your formulary before assuming coverage.
🏥Medicare
- 2026 Part D out-of-pocket cap: $2,000/year. Ask about Extra Help/LIS for additional savings.
💵Uninsured / Cash Pay
- NovoCare Patient Assistance Program: FREE medication if income is below 400% FPL. Call 1-866-310-7549.
- GoodRx, RxSaver, or Amazon Pharmacy discount cards may offer additional savings
How to Enroll
Wegovy Savings Card
- Check eligibility (commercial insurance required)
- Complete the enrollment form online (takes ~2 minutes)
- Download or print your savings card
- Present at pharmacy with your insurance card
If plan covers Wegovy: $0/mo. If not: $500 off per fill. Government patients excluded even if self-paying.
NovoCare Patient Assistance Program
- Confirm income eligibility (below 400% FPL / ~$undefined/yr for individuals)
- Have your prescriber complete and sign the application
- Submit by fax, mail, or online
- Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks
Wegovy PAP eligibility is separate from Ozempic. Check NovoCare for current Wegovy coverage — it has historically been excluded but may change.
Key Facts
- Category
- Weight Management (GLP-1)
- Generic Name
- semaglutide (weight management)
- Dosages
- 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 1.7mg, 2.4mg
- Generic Available
- No (patent expires ~2031-2032)
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